7 riders started at Keyes street, ( Bill L, Kent, new rider, Rob, Sarah, Sima, Tim, and Myself. Sarah had a pre-planned split off in Deerfield, so 6 finished the 38 mile 1900 ft climbing loop to Conway, and back. We averaged 13.4 mph. We originally planned to go to South Deerfield, but Whately road ( a planned detour to avoid the closed bridge on North Main street in South Deerfield) , was completely closed so we pivoted again. and continued south from South Mill Valley road to Whately road/North street and Chestnut Plain road in Whately, crossing 91 and West street to Depot road, and then home through Hatfield. Sima flatted while we were negotiating the washboard/torn up pavement on Whately road, and it was a group effort to get her back on the road--Thanks Rob! The joke is: 'how many cyclists does it take to change a tire?' --6!
The weather was lovely, and the ride was Lots of fun!